I got that gut wrenching 40 second last phone call last monday (1 week ago today) where I was disappointed to find out he couldn't give me his address like we were informed he would be able to do. Instead I had to wait for a letter that I was told several times would take weeks before getting one. But, 3 day's letter I was so surprised to find my very first letter from my hunny!! They were letters he wrote while he was at reception so I kind of knew what was happening, but they were encouraging and it was the best feeling to read those words telling me how much he loves me. Then, two days later, I got ANOTHER letter! Finally something to look forward to (besides seeing him again of course). Basic is not as bad as he was expecting it to be and he is actually enjoying learning and adjusting to a new type of life. I can't wait to get more and more letters until we meet again :D.
Amidst all this, it has been two of the most frustrating weeks yet. So much happens all at once. I shouldn't be surprised since this is how my life works. One crappy thing happens and then it's like a domino effect and it all comes crashing down around me.... OK, so maybe it isn't that bad. But, somedays, it really does feel like I could be perfectly happy with crawling into a hole somewhere and staying there for 58 more days. The army didn't pay Matt on the day he was supposed to be paid, so now we have to wait another 2 weeks. Umm, hello? Like, we have 2 children to take care of and bills to pay do you think I have a money tree growing in the back yard? NO! Because if we did, well, we may not even be in this predicament in the first place haha. I miss working, but being with our kids is the most important thing right now and lets face it, it is WAY more fun! I would choose watching cartoons, making blanket forts out of couch cushions, and playing pee-a-boo over being a professional ass wiper and making more money any day! (I used to be a nursing assistant if you didn't get the ass wiper joke).
Just another day in the life of being married to the Army and your husband being away for training. Lonely, exhausted, emotionally and sexually deprived, and extremely bored. I mean, talking to a 4 year old about made up creatures and babbling to a 5 month old can be entertaining, but I surely miss having an actual adult conversation ;).
If you are following along with me in this journey and you have any advice, have at it! OR even any suggestions as to what you want me to blog about that would be great too. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.... and if you aren't following me you should ;) Have a great week guys and gals!
-xoxo
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